LG Vu or Pantech Slate?

Well, a RadioShack in my neighborhood is having a sale. If my parents add a line, then the phone is only $50. But it is a touch phone so I'm unsure of using it to text-message people.

I did already try the Slate at our AT&T store and it felt very comfortable in my hands. And texting was so easy and the QWERTY keyboard was very nice. I am going to use the phone for not only texting, but also pictures, videos, music, and maybe even some internet.

I would like to know your opinions on both phones. Any help is appreciated.

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